North Andover, MA
After I took this picture and climbed the hill towards North Andover
Green, I decided that the legs were moving and it was it was time to
think about something other than how cold it was. I started counting
wreaths from the top of the
hill and got to 303 on the way to Pfizer. I thought that I was seeing a
lot from my bike, but the wreath count exercise showed how much I don’t
see. It was challenging to keep up the count and distinguish round
wreaths from garlands and bows while keeping
an eye on the road and traffic.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
Sunrise over Marsh
Marsh is in Boxford, MA, view from the back door.
Patrick took this picture of wind and dogs at the beach in Ipswich on his excursion with the dog while I was at work. It looks a lot more inviting than the view of my desk.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
PRAYER America's Only Hope
It's very unusual to see a religious sign on a lawn in this area. I disagree with the statement, but it did give me something to think about for a while while pedaling on a gray morning.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Friday, December 27, 2013
Red and Yellow Plastic Men in Snow
North Andover, MA
Spotted a variety of items on the curb post Christmas this morning. These teams of plastic men in formation on a table with legs removed brought the thoughts back to my family's beloved wooden
foosball table. Hopefully, it has not come to such an ignominious end.
Once I came past the North Andover Green, my eyes were drawn to the wreaths on many, actually most, of the homes along my commute route. There was a tremendous number of them and I regretted not counting them along the ride. I did count about 20 at the intersection in downtown Andover, including reflections in windows, and I counted over 50 wreaths from the intersection to 1 mile further along my route. I had so much looking for the wreaths that it was the most joyful commute I've ever had.
Andover, MA
house of many wreaths
Boxford, MA
classic colonial on the return trip
Spotted a variety of items on the curb post Christmas this morning. These teams of plastic men in formation on a table with legs removed brought the thoughts back to my family's beloved wooden
foosball table. Hopefully, it has not come to such an ignominious end.
Once I came past the North Andover Green, my eyes were drawn to the wreaths on many, actually most, of the homes along my commute route. There was a tremendous number of them and I regretted not counting them along the ride. I did count about 20 at the intersection in downtown Andover, including reflections in windows, and I counted over 50 wreaths from the intersection to 1 mile further along my route. I had so much looking for the wreaths that it was the most joyful commute I've ever had.
Andover, MA
house of many wreaths
Boxford, MA
classic colonial on the return trip
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Silly Dog, Frisbee, and Shadow picture
Andover, MA
There is a stone sundial on this hill and a view of buildings in Boston, surrounded by a whole lot of New England tree cover. Patrick took this picture of Mocha. This is my view of birch on the same hill.
A hawk flew over when I was running in Boxford later in the day. This is the 3rd afternoon run in a row that I've seen a hawk fly low over the road.
There is a stone sundial on this hill and a view of buildings in Boston, surrounded by a whole lot of New England tree cover. Patrick took this picture of Mocha. This is my view of birch on the same hill.
A hawk flew over when I was running in Boxford later in the day. This is the 3rd afternoon run in a row that I've seen a hawk fly low over the road.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
Sunday, December 22, 2013
LAWN MOWER REPAIRS
Haverhill, MA
I liked this for a few reasons
it's shockingly out of season
the advertisement by painting on wall seems quaint in this time of internet, billboard, and glossiness
you really cannot get more simple than this
There is a similar shop in North Andover, on my commute from my former apartment. I'll try to get over that way for that matching photo another day.
Beastie heads to points north
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Christmas run
http://www.borderlinerunningclub.com/
Winter Sun viewed on the run to the run
North Andover, MA
Festive socks at the North Andover Green
North Andover, MA
Christmas Hats head off down the road
Group assembles in snow and waits for stragglers to arrive for official picture
Georgetown, MA
Hamburgers and chips at the party
Top of ice sculpture saved from 4th of July race
View of the sledders on the run from the run
Groveland, MA
Some of the folks from the club are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon in 2014. The challenge is to run from the south rim to the north rim and back in a day. That seemed appealing this morning, the running and Grand Canyon part of it. The idea of taking a flight across the country for the purpose of a day long run on the other hand makes very little sense to me. In any case, my training would need to increase considerably for that type of run to be an enjoyable experience.
Winter Sun viewed on the run to the run
North Andover, MA
Festive socks at the North Andover Green
North Andover, MA
Christmas Hats head off down the road
Group assembles in snow and waits for stragglers to arrive for official picture
Georgetown, MA
Hamburgers and chips at the party
Top of ice sculpture saved from 4th of July race
View of the sledders on the run from the run
Groveland, MA
Some of the folks from the club are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon in 2014. The challenge is to run from the south rim to the north rim and back in a day. That seemed appealing this morning, the running and Grand Canyon part of it. The idea of taking a flight across the country for the purpose of a day long run on the other hand makes very little sense to me. In any case, my training would need to increase considerably for that type of run to be an enjoyable experience.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Red Berries in Snow
Pfizer Campus, Andover MA
Since I started taking these pictures, I've noticed that red berries in snow are a bit of a theme around here. I don't remember ever noticing them before.
Since I started taking these pictures, I've noticed that red berries in snow are a bit of a theme around here. I don't remember ever noticing them before.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Ice fairy's not afraid of the cold
Fleet of red bicycles in snow
Ten degrees when we arrived in Rowley, MA for Patrick's preview of the course at Ice Weasels Race. It was snowing by noon, so imagine my surprise when I saw the Ice Fairy behind me at the start line. Now, that's a way to stop the rest of the field from complaining about the cold!
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